Bench/Chair Design

This is a bench/chair design competition which was just uploaded to the competition website just 2 days ago. I was surprise to be able to finish this whole presentation from modeling up to montage in just about 4-5 hours. Obviously you need to have the idea already backing you up. Im not trying to brag, but its more towards the notion of, if you need to do it, or you have to do it, that hidden energy would spring out, wrap around you like an aura coating, driving you towards delivering the requested finalised project design. I was in that position and I dont like my ideas hanging around and not being put to the test, although most of it has failed, but no matter, each failure is a big stepping stone to move forward. Enjoy this new piece.

Project description:

The whole concept about this project is about bringing fun into a matter that has been looked as a typical social interaction for as long as human civilisation. The integration of fun is look upon from a young kid point of view, where it not only provides the sole purpose of providing a sitting area, but a safe gadget that can be played with and even has the capability to beautify a space. The project is intended to be put at a park or any open space, a new focal point for many children, and perhaps adults. The colours used on the materials itself is reflected upon the 10 main Seoul colour, making the item applicable in any historical or modern area. The idea also applies to the arranging of the flower’s colour to suit the 4 seasonal weather.

The ‘bush’ and the flowers are all made out of recycled plastic, to ensure the buildability is inexpensive, sustainable and ecological. It being plastic, also make sure that the chair is light and is not harmful when young kids are carrying it. Dispatch of such item when a children festival is held is very easy, making it woeful for such an occasion.

It all starts with the base, where it would have multiple holes to allow the flower’s stem to be put into. The flower’s ‘petal’ can be move up 45 degree to represent a flower blossoming, allowing a variation of views on the item. If a paaserby wants to sit, he/she picks a flower, allow the petal to sit horizontally and open its 3 way stems for stability. The 3 way stem is supported by an interior recycled string/rope to ensure resistance towards the downward force is feasible. One bushel can provide 21 little chairs, allowing everyone to have a chair for any park shows etc.

Project Dimension

One Bushel Base: 3000mm diameters
One flower chair: 800mm (Open petals), 650mm (Semi-close petals) – diameters
285mm (Open stem), 400mm (Close stem)